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Blackwork embroidery, stitches, techniques and 13 modern projects, Bernadette Baldelli ; photographs, Fabrice Besse ; English translation by Burravoe Translation Services

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Blackwork embroidery

Bernadette Baldelli ; photographs, Fabrice Besse ; English translation by Burravoe Translation Services

stitches, techniques and 13 modern projects

17 beautiful blackwork patterns with a colourful twist to embroider for the home. Blackwork is a traditional type of counted-stitch embroidery. Monochromatic, with superb shadow effects, it has been revisited here in a magnificently graphic, contemporary style highlighted with occasional splashes of colour. The 17 patterns designed by Bernadette Baldelli modernize the technique by adding a touch of red to the traditional black and white, and by including both geometrical and more figurative styles. You'll discover a lush, graphic world with embroidery that is simple to do and gives stunning results. You can make a basket, a pouch, wall hangings, placemats, an embroidered shirt, throw blanket and more. Simple diagrams make them easy to do, and there is a wealth of tempting patterns to choose from. Bernadette's creations are known for their excellent finishing touches and these are no exception

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